Pacheco Injury Rattles Lions’ Backfield | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions’ season opener just got a lot more uncertain as backup running back Isiah Pacheco, signed on a prove-it deal after trading David Montgomery, now faces a back injury that threatens his Week One availability. Already sidelined by an MCL sprain, Pacheco’s latest setback could derail the team’s hopes for a strong two-back attack with Jahmyr Gibbs. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the injury, leaving fans and analysts watching closely to see if Pacheco can recover in time to help the Lions kick off their playoff push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3f16ba0a2e8f006